My family and I rented a boat from Young Harris Water Sports over Father's Day weekend in 2025. We…read morehad reserved the boat from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, but we arrived about an hour early. After completing the paperwork, we went down to the dock, and the staff told us the boat was ready. We were able to leave at approximately 1:00 PM. As we pulled away, the young employee at the dock (who appeared to be under 18) said, "We'll see you back at 6 PM." I even commented to my husband that it sounded like we were getting an extra hour with the boat. We enjoyed our afternoon on the lake until around 5:00 PM, when the manager called. I missed the first call but answered the second. Instead of calmly asking about our return time, he immediately spoke to me in a rude and confrontational tone, asking why we hadn't returned the boat and stating it was due back at 5:00 PM. I explained that we had been told to return at 6:00 PM and apologized for the misunderstanding. Rather than acknowledging that there may have been a miscommunication, he insisted that "never happened" and threatened to charge me if we didn't return the boat immediately. As soon as we realized there had been a misunderstanding, we headed straight back to the dock. When we arrived, the manager was standing there with his arms crossed and immediately began accusing us of intentionally keeping the boat out too long. He also mentioned that it was Father's Day and that he was trying to leave work at 5:00 PM. I apologized again and explained that the employee had told us she would see us at 6:00 PM. It was obvious that she had simply overlooked the fact that we left an hour early, so our expected return time should have been adjusted to 5:00 PM. I completely understand that working on Father's Day isn't ideal, and I also understand the importance of returning rental equipment on time. However, this situation was the result of a simple misunderstanding caused by the staff, not by us. There was no reason for the manager to be rude, accusatory, or threatening. A professional conversation would have resolved the issue just as quickly. We've rented from Young Harris Water Sports at least three times in the past and have always enjoyed our experiences, which makes this even more disappointing. Unfortunately, because of the way we were treated, we will not be returning. Customer service matters just as much as the equipment you rent, and this experience fell far short of what we expected.

Great boat, great service before during and after the rental. Rented a boat from another place on…read morea different trip, same lake and they had rusty grocery carts for us to get our coolers and such from car to dock. Young Harris Water Sports had staff that used golf carts to do it all for us on both front and back ends of the trip. We rented a Tritoon and a double innertube for pulling behind. All the equipment worked great, boat was in very good shape. We had a fantastic time on a half day rental. Highly recommend YTWS for your boat rental needs on Lake Chatuge!

Abby is the most amazing rafting guide ever and me and my ALLL my friends experience was SO AMAZING…read more!!! It was the most fun I've ever had Abby is absolutely AWESOME!!!!!

Had an amazing time on the river with my boyfriend's family and our amazing tour guide PAUL!!! Paul…read moreand other staff members were all super friendly and adapted to anything we asked, stopped for lunch on the side of the river about halfway through our trip in which they provided and set up make your own sandwiches. Great rapids, will be back!

Randy is the best! He is fair and work is completed when he says. Work is always top notch and I…read morewould recommend him to anyone.

Can't believe I didn't fine this place sooner. This is a small operation where you actually deal…read morewith the owner/master technician himself. Besides repair work, Randy does end of season routine boat service, as I have had done. His experience and knowledge runs very deep. No more dealing with multiple people, overcharges, and no care attitudes. You know exactly what's going to be done and what you can expect, from a guy that's as pleasant to deal with as a friendly neighbor.

Great selection of clothing and ball caps (which are my thing). The cool vibe of the store is only…read moreenhanced with beer on tap. I was digging the hat selection but I forced myself to pick just one. Will be back the next time I'm in Clayton.

Stopped in twice during my stay in Clayton. I highly recommend coming to this store if you are…read morelooking for outer wear or new hiking shoes. Everyone here is very knowledgeable and friendly. They know their stuff and will get you fitted with the right gear whether you are strolling through downtown Clayton or about to head out on the AT.

We went in to see about renting a pontoon boat. Angela was very sweet and very accommodating. The…read moreboat itself was beautiful. Very good time.

If you need a battery or supplies for your boat, these guys are great. I have been pleased with…read moreboth their service and their attitude. I recently saw a sign that said "We clean boats." I made a reservation, took my pontoon boat to their dock at 9 AM and had a spotless boat at 4:30 PM. I couldn't be happier.

COVID-19 has done a number on my body! I've gained a lot of corona-pounds over the last few months…read moreand decided it's time to get back to doing what I love to do, hiking! I'm much happier burning calories in the woods than I am in the gym! One thing I've noticed for certain as a direct result of COVID-19, hiking trails are a lot more populated now than in the past. I used to be able to hike to North Georgia waterfalls in relative peace prior to lockdowns and social distancing protocols. NOW, everyone and their gosh dang mama are on the trails... which has forced me to look for more off the beaten path activities! Well, I found the website of a guy who does the type of hiking I've always wanted to do! His name is Mark Oleg and in many of his hiking reports, he machetes' his way to waterfalls that have no official trail + gives full GPS coordinates of his routes as well as helpful tips & elevation gain expectations! My first official test of his directions was at Sarah's Creek back in March. I convinced my hiking buddy Jamarcus it would be a fun adventure to try roads-less-travelled and he regrettably agreed! Jamarcus doesn't like to get his feet wet you see, and Sarah's Creek was a wet hike! Fast forward 7 months and I get a call from Jamarcus asking if I wanted to go hiking! Mill Shoals & Big Shoals have been on my bucket list for almost a year, so yet again I convinced him to give another offbeat trail a try! Thank God he has a short memory... LOL! HERE ARE THE DETAILS: ~ THE EXPERIENCE We set our navigation to Wolf Creek Church Road, when I used a map I predownloaded from Mark Oleg website. I CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH these are not hikes for beginners or even casual hikers. You MUST download directions and maps to your phone prior to getting in your car to drive. I would also recommend studying the directions/notes prior, because you will feel much better studying them at home than on the trail! *** HIKING DIRECTIONS: Approximately 0.8 miles past Wolf Creek Church you will see a dirt road fork off to your left. Take it approx. 735 feet to a small gate & turnaround where there is a niche for about 2 cars. Once parked, walk around the gate down the old forest service road. The road is easy to follow! However, when you come to a fork, stay to the right. Next you will come to a clearing where the road will soon get narrower and curve left. This is where the elevation will begin to rapidly descend to Stekoa Creek. The closer you get to the creek, the steeper the decline, but doable for most people in decent shape. The return trip back however will be a calorie burner! Once you reach the creek, you will easily hear Mill Shoals Falls [approx. 18' tall]. You will need to climb over a large downed tree and navigate your way as best you can to the falls. The pools of water around the falls appear to be fairly deep, at least 7' or better. But Stekoa Creek is known to not have the cleanest water, so a swim would probably not be wise. You can either follow your path back out or attempt to reach larger Big Shoals Falls further upstream. I've included the map I used from Mark's website, but I warn you, it is not easy to follow. The trek to Big Shoals requires a steep uphill, then downhill climb with ABSOLUTELY NO PATH to guide you! The map also navigates you around a parcel of land marked private property, although there is nothing on it. Jamarcus decided to forego the hike to Big Shoals Falls [approx. 30' tall] and waited near Mill Shoals as I made my attempt. It was difficult, but I trusted the map and my ears to guide me to the falls. I emerged back where Jamarcus was waiting, scarred from fighting through forest growth and heavily sweating but satisfied at my conquest! ~ FINAL THOUGHTS READ THIS REVIEW thoroughly and try to visit Mark's website before attempting to hike to these falls, and please don't go alone! It's a great adventure for the daring, but don't be stupid! This trail is best hiked with a companion if for no other reason but for help in case of an injury. I would also recommend telling a family member or friend your hiking plans just in case. I seriously doubt this trail gets many visitors (we saw no one), so a bad injury could leave you stranded for days without help. ENJOY! LENGTH: 3.2 miles round trip DIFFICULTY: 3 out of 10 to Mill Shoals / 6 out of 10 to Big Shoals ELEVATION GAIN: 795+ feet WATERFALL ATTRACTIVENESS: 6 / 8 2020 / 78

very nice! Mill…read moreShoals and Big Shoals falls were the hiking destination for one of my rare days off during the height of Covid times. This hike was way back in October 2020, but i'm just now posting it (sorry, my reviews have been behind!). At any rate, I had a day, needed to get outdoors and Richard had these hikes in mind and wanted to check them both out. The Trail is easy to miss. We drove right past it, back tracked, and then found the small dirt road fork that was found on the left. When I say small dirt road, again, you're not sure if that's the path. Keep an eye on your mileage because it's just shy of a mile past the wolf creek church. We parked in a small opening and the trail becomes a bit more easy to follow here. Note, very early in the trail you'll see a small yellow sign nailed to a tree. This is not the path to the trail. The trail continues to the right of that sign. You should continue to descend down in what seems to be a gradual decline at first. This is tougher to get out of on the way back, so make sure you can handle getting out of this place! You'll hear the waterfall before you see it, but ultimately you're gonna find sandy areas past a few downed trees and plants that were pushed in what appears to be the water from the falls when the waters were really flowing. If you don't appreciate the power of this thing, seeing Mill shoals off in the distance should change your mind. Not the tallest waterfall, but it was full when we went, and it is possible to get yourself around these areas without getting your feet wet. It just requires a few hops and path choices! From here, that's where my experience ends. Richard and I did go up a steep incline to search for Big shoals falls. For one of my first hikes in months, I could tell I was running on fumes and wouldn't make it out if I continued to search anymore for Big Shoals, so I sat and waited for Richard to return. Just a note that if you're not still bursting with energy at this point and don't have the stamina, getting to Big Shoals is a challenge that can wipe you out....and there's the point of getting back out of the trail altogether. End of the day, I really enjoyed the hike, the waterfalls, and while this did turn into the first hike that I did not finish from start to finish, I still was able to enjoy a great waterfall, and maybe in a few months i'll be able to head back and finish this trail off! This is an isolated trail. I wouldn't recommend doing it alone, nor would I recommend doing it if you're not prepared for a hike that can and will challenge you. From what I can tell, this is a pet friendly hike, at least until you reach Mill shoals falls. Have fun!

Best fly fishing supplies, and equipment I have ever seen in one place. Guides are very honest and…read moreknowledgeable

Great selection. Great service. Highly recommend. Located on the square. Orvis products.read more

Amazing experience! Brooking's made the whole thing easy. It was my first time, fly fishing and I…read morewas a little nervous about how I was going to do. But from start to finish our Guide Henry lead me the whole way, was patient and I ended up catching 2 good size trout. The 1/2 day flew by fast because we were having so much fun. Henry made the experience top-notch and I will definitely be back to fish with them again.

Amazing fly shop with great staff. Fished with Rhett and JT…read moretoday--caught lots of fish! Wife caught 21 inch rainbow and was very happy Highly recommend.